Lamar Jackson Skips Workouts Again, Forfeiting $750K Bonus for Second Straight Year

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has once again chosen not to attend enough offseason workouts to qualify for a substantial financial bonus. His 2023 contract includes a $750,000 bonus for showing up to at least 80 percent of the team’s offseason workout sessions each year from 2024 to 2027. This year, as in 2023, Jackson did not meet that requirement, leading to a significant reduction in his 2025 compensation.

Skipping Workouts Costs Jackson Millions, Adds Injury Risk Away from Team Facility

Jackson’s decision to forgo these workouts reduces his 2025 salary from $43.5 million to $42.75 million. While $750,000 is a relatively small portion of his overall income, it’s still a notable amount. Over two years, he has now missed out on a total of $1.5 million in workout bonuses. These bonuses are likely structured to encourage more offseason participation from the franchise quarterback.

By skipping team workouts, Jackson may be training independently, which introduces another layer of risk. If he suffers an injury while away from the team facility, it could be classified as a non-football injury. This classification could potentially allow the Ravens to withhold part of his salary if they choose to enforce that clause. While this scenario is hypothetical, it’s a risk Jackson assumes by not participating in team-supervised activities.

Jackson’s Silence on Missed Workouts Fuels Speculation About Future Contract Strategy

Jackson has consistently declined to address his reasons for missing the workouts or forfeiting the bonus money. Last year, during mandatory minicamp, he avoided discussing the topic, and he is expected to do the same this year. His silence has left fans and analysts to speculate on whether this is a personal choice, a strategic move, or simply a non-priority for him.

Given the pattern, Jackson may want to revisit the structure of his contract in any future negotiations. If offseason workouts remain a low priority for him, eliminating or modifying the workout bonuses could provide a more realistic compensation structure. For now, however, he continues to voluntarily leave substantial money on the table — a decision that, while financially manageable for him, raises eyebrows around the league.